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Nearest 10,000 to 90.872

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Answer:

0 (US) or 90.870 (some other places)

Explanation:

We can see this problem being interpreted two ways, depending on the number conventions you're using.

US interpretation

In this interpretation, the decimal point separates the integer and fractional parts of a decimal number.

You want the nearest ten thousand to ninety and a fraction. Since ninety is less than five thousand, it rounds to zero.

90.872 ≈ 0

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French interpretation (and some other places)

In this interpretation, the comma separates the integer and fractional parts of a decimal number.

You want the nearest ten to ninety thousand eight hundred seventy-two. Since two (the units digit) is less than five, it is replaced by zero.

90.872 ≈ 90.870

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